News

11 March 2026 Work has started on a series of projects designed to make a significant and lasting contribution to peace and reconciliation across the district.

9 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is preparing to host a packed programme of parades, live entertainment and family-friendly activities on Tuesday 17 March.

9 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is inviting artists, makers, food producers and creative enterprises to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to take part in its refreshed Artisan Markets Programme for 2026.

9 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is delighted to support Love Food Hate Waste’s Food Waste Action Week, running from 9 – 15 March 2026.

4 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s new Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Planning trainees are building towards future success.

4 March 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has helped drive the success of two local transport providers connecting people and communities.

2 March 2026 The Annesley Walled Garden, set at the heart of the internationally renowned arboretum in Castlewellan Forest Park, will reopen to the public on Saturday 7 March 2026, following nearly two years of restoration work and storm damage repairs.

27 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has welcomed the announcement of a brand new ‘Walking for All’ programme, a major cross-border initiative supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), and led by Outscape, launched on Friday 27 February 2026 at The Junction, Dungannon.

27 February 2026 A multi-million pound investment in a new recreational hub at Camlough Lake has secured planning approval.

26 February 2026 The Down Leisure Centre in Downpatrick hosted a Community Support Hub drop-in event on 18 February when members of the public had an opportunity to speak directly with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council representatives.

26 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council has secured planning approval for a new accessible entrance at Dunleath Park in Downpatrick.

25 February 2026 Newry, Mourne and Down District Council is further enhancing access at Tyrella beach to ensure the award-winning Blue Flag facility is available to people with disabilities.